oblivione's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
marite's review against another edition
3.0
Ujevn, denne her. Skyldes det at det er to forfattere? Flotte beskrivelser av bl.a. Politihuset kontra nærmest revyaktige dialoger. Billy T. er det vanskelig å tro på som fungerende i det moderne arbeidsliv. Løsningen på krimgåten er overraskende, men lite troverdig. Romanen er 24 år gammel, og derfor en smule datert for en nåtidig leser (det har skjedd en god del i denne tidsperioden), men samtidig et uhyggelig forvarsel om 22. juli, i og med at det skjer fæle ting i regjeringskvartalet.
inamerata's review against another edition
3.0
A decent mystery with some sweet moments, but this isn't my fave. The politics could be dry, and there just wasn't enough Hanne overall. Knowing what's coming, I may skim or outright skip the next two novels and just imagine whatever explanation for the interim.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Xenophobia, Infidelity, and Homophobia
Minor: Racism, Antisemitism, Pregnancy, Fatphobia, and Adult/minor relationship
trineeg's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
caseythecanadianlesbrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This kept me guessing until the end! On the one hand, this was a pretty interesting foray into Norwegian politics, medical scandals, and infidelity. On the other hand, it didn't have nearly enough of Hanne. Also I think I like the previous audiobook narrator more!
lasbulle's review against another edition
2.0
Spännande men med lite för mycket politikersnack för mig.
jennoctavia's review against another edition
1.0
The opening was wow, murder of Prime Minister! Then there are too many blabbering bout the organization involved, too many names being interrogated and unexpected ending but I kinda guess it before I flipped through the last two chapters.
It is kinda disappointed because there are so many good saying about this book, I tried to like the series but I guess it is not as I expected and I will stop reading the series. Somehow the writing style, the pattern in every book how the murder start, how the police get involved just bored me, it doest make me excited till the last page and mostly through out the series I could guess the ending.
It is kinda disappointed because there are so many good saying about this book, I tried to like the series but I guess it is not as I expected and I will stop reading the series. Somehow the writing style, the pattern in every book how the murder start, how the police get involved just bored me, it doest make me excited till the last page and mostly through out the series I could guess the ending.
missmesmerized's review against another edition
5.0
The Norwegian Prime Minister Birgitte Volter is found dead in her office, shot with a very rare gun. The motive lies in the dark, her last visitor, Benjamin Grinde, leader of a commission to clarify the masses of deaths with babies 30 years earlier, is immediately under suspicion but he does not really seem to be the murderer. Due to the importance of the victim, a large team is set up with the Oslo police and not only Birgitte’s closest family, but also political motives are taken into consideration. Yet, many loose ends lead to nothing. Was it after all just a case of envy or jealousy?
Anne Holt really succeeds in surprising the reader. She offer a believable solution to the crime which then has to be given up. Another theory is established, just to be dropped, too. At the same time, we see the characters develop and become more and more multifaceted in the course of the plot. The decision to limit the protagonists to a very small number gives those few the room to become convincing players and appear authentic.
What I enjoyed most were the twists and turns which often came unexpectedly but were always well motivated and cleverly constructed. The biggest surprise is kept hidden until the very last pages and provides another incredible view on the whole story. All in all, a very clever and formidable crime novel.
Anne Holt really succeeds in surprising the reader. She offer a believable solution to the crime which then has to be given up. Another theory is established, just to be dropped, too. At the same time, we see the characters develop and become more and more multifaceted in the course of the plot. The decision to limit the protagonists to a very small number gives those few the room to become convincing players and appear authentic.
What I enjoyed most were the twists and turns which often came unexpectedly but were always well motivated and cleverly constructed. The biggest surprise is kept hidden until the very last pages and provides another incredible view on the whole story. All in all, a very clever and formidable crime novel.
maisiehobbs's review against another edition
2.0
UNSATISFYING ENDING!!!! After all the build-up and character introductions the ending used absolutely none of it... Not a fan of the main detective Billy T but loved Hanne. Sadly she's barely in it.